A guy tends to focus a lot of attention on his firm manhood, whether in the interest of pleasing a partner or pleasing himself. Yet despite the considerable attention a man gives it, it’s the rare man that knows that the manhood can develop varicose veins. Getting older means extra attention to manhood care is necessary, and a regular check for signs male organ varicose veins should be part of this effort.

Not just in the legs
When most people hear “varicose veins,” they picture an older person’s leg with lumpy lines running all over it. But the fact is that varicose veins can present themselves in other parts of the body as well – including the manhood.

Cause
So just what is a varicose vein? It’s simply any vein that has become enlarged and twisted. But how does that come about?

Veins are equipped with a series of “valves” that basically shut off to keep blood flowing in one direction – forward. Without the valves, blood flow could reverse and start moving in the wrong direction. However, these valves can malfunction, creating this reverse flow for portions of the vein. This enlarges the vessel and creates a lump or, more often, a long series of lumps along the affected area. These lumps are often caused by clots, which can be dangerous, and eventually may lead to fibrosis in the area.

Varicose veins tend to be hereditary, and while they are more common in women, men do get them as well. Some factors that can lead to varicose veins are obesity, pressure in the area, traumatic injury – even medications that cause clotting.

Bruising
A male organ varicose vein is often mistaken for a bruise, which it resembles, although it tends to be closer to the color of the skin than the typical blue of the bruise. It is often also mistaken for lymphangisclerosis, a thickening of the lymphatic vessel. Hardness and lumpiness are the physicals signs that present in the most obvious fashion.

If a man develops a male organ varicose vein, it is most likely to occur in the dorsal male organ vein. This is the blue line that runs prominently along the top of the manhood. However, varicosity can occur in other veins in the body part as well. Varicose veins are easier to find in an firm manhood, as the tautness of the skin in the firm state makes the lumpiness more obvious to see and feel.

Issues and treatments
Male organ varicose veins have not been extensively studied and so there is little information about their health effects. It is generally considered a benign situation, but it may cause some minor pain or discomfort. A urologist should be consulted, especially if pain is an issue.

Most men with male organ varicose veins find it beneficial to use lubricant when self-pleasuring or engaging in partner intimacy. Vigorous partnering can sometime cause irritation, which can be lessened through the use of a latex barrier.

Fortunately, for most men, male organ varicose veins are a minor annoyance and don’t generally affect the all-important enjoyment that comes with a happily firm manhood. When soreness does result, using a top drawer manhood health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help. All men experience male organ soreness at some point, whether due to vein irritation or not, and using a crème that can maintain suppleness of the skin diminishes that pain. For that reason, the selected crème needs to contain both a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E) and a high end emollient (such as Shea butter) in order to preserve skin elasticity. The ideal crème also should include L-arginine, an enzyme which is involved in the production of nitrous oxide. This allows the male organ blood vessels to relax and open, improving blood flow through the veins and oxygenating the areas properly.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.